Day One
Start your day off by sampling one of the city’s best breakfast eateries, the Food Network Magazine-featured Egg Plantation, serving over 101 different types of omelets and other breakfast favorites, including employee top picks, and delightful coffee specialties with freshly baked biscotti. Other favorite Santa Clarita restaurants for breakfast include Neighbarista, Casa Canela, The Daily Harvest and Nealie’s Skillet. You can find more restaurants and details on our Breakfast page.
Once you’ve had your fill of breakfast treats, be sure to put on some sunscreen and pack some water and head out to explore our many trails.
Depending on the length of the hiking spot you may event consider stopping by a specialty store like Whole Foods, Sprouts or Trader Joes and pack up a picnic!
Another good outdoor recreation spot worth checking out is Placerita Canyon and the Placerita Nature Center. A network of self-guided natural hiking trails radiates out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the Santa Clarita Divide. Among the notable points of interest in Placerita Canyon is the Oak of the Golden Dream, the site of California’s first gold discovery in 1842. Every Saturday the Nature Center offers a Nature Walk at 11:00 a.m. and a native live animal presentation at 1:00 p.m. There is no charge for these programs and they are fun for all ages.
For a more intense hiking experience, head to Towsley Canyon for some of the most breathtaking views of the valley. Experience nature and wildlife firsthand as your explore Santa Clarita’s mountainous regions. For more information on exploring Santa Clarita’s open space, visit HikeSantaClarita.com to learn more about the eight different areas of open space available for exploring the hills of Santa Clarita, including Towsley Canyon. In addition, if you brought your bycicle then find details about biking our open space on BikeSantaClarita.com. The regional river trail serves as the backbone of the Santa Clarita trail system. Together with connecting trails, visitors can access parks, entertainment and shopping venues.
After your day on the trails, embrace a little down time back at your hotel with a little poolside lounging. Then, checkout our nightlife activities page for ideas to plan your evening!
Day Two
With a good night of sleep behind you, you’ll be up and ready to embrace nature once more. Fortunately, Santa Clarita is an outdoor oasis! An entire day of fun awaits at Castaic Lake! The lower lake, known as the lagoon, is open to all sorts of recreational activities such as kayaking, float tubing, non-powered boat fishing and general swimming. A campground is even available for RVs and tents in Castaic Lake. The upper lake, the reservoir, is open to power boating, fishing and water sports. If you’d like to take a break from the water, you can enjoy a picnic at the Lake’s ample park areas or explore the quality trails on a bike, a horse, or by foot.
At dinnertime, head back towards the city center and treat yourself to a Santa Clarita hot spot, such as Sabor, Lazy Dog or Wokcano. If you are searching for something a bit unique, you’re in luck! Santa Clarita is home to a variety of dining hot spots to choose from, whether you’re looking for a nationally-recognized brand or a Santa Clarita signature. Our dining options offer a variety of restaurants and specialty eateries for every palate.
After dinner, head down for a great evening. Head over to MB2 Entertainment for all the fun and entertainment with bowling, virtual reality, arcade games, laser tag, axe throwing, mini golf, bumper boats and go karts; a full-service restaurant and a walk-up, grab-and-go counter with bar. Or head over to Main Street in Old Town Newhall and enjoy some live music!